Crackshell and BlitWorks have announced that their hack n’ slash roguelike RPG, Heroes of Hammerwatch – Ultimate Edition, will be headed to PS4 this upcoming December 1st, 2020. They state that this version of the game comes with all DLC included and the PS4 release will be playable on PS5 as well. They also mention that the game recently released on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One and achieved critical success, ending up the 10th best rated game on Metacritic for both systems. Feel free to check out the trailer down below and read a little bit about the game.
Heroes of Hammerwatch, sequel to the 2013 acclaimed indie classic Hammerwatch, is set in the same universe and expands upon it in every way. Be prepared to encounter endless hordes of enemies, ferocious bosses, traps, puzzles, secrets and lots of loot, as you battle your way through procedurally generated dungeons to reach the top of the Forsaken Spire.
In this rogue-lite with a lot of persistent progression you will start each run in Outlook, a town which you can upgrade to grant your heroes with various enhancements that will further help you in your quest. The heroes themselves will also remain persistent; you can even bring your own heroes to your friends’ game!
FEATURES
Procedurally generated levels bring you a new challenge with each run.
Online Co-Op: Have up to 3 friends to join the dungeon crawling madness.
Town upgrades: Revamp 10 different buildings to grant your heroes with various enhancements.
9 different classes: Each one with unique stats, abilities and play styles.
Over 100 unique items of various rarities.
Includes all 3 DLCs: Witch Hunter, Pyramid of Prophecy and Moon Temple. With many additional skills, items, areas to explore, 2 new game modes, 2 new classes and much more!
New Game+: Get ready for a real challenge, and even if you beat it, the challenge never ends!
Jenae is an RPG enthusiast who also enjoys cats, humidity-free warm weather, Dean Koontz books, Riichi Mahjong and a select handful of non RPG series and games. Two of her all-time favorite games are the original Shadow Hearts and Final Fantasy IX. She loves to ramble on about her numerous gaming opinions and is fortunate enough to be able to do it here at oprainfall.
